Chelaner kiliani

Kilian's ant at suppressed

Chelaner kiliani at suppressed - 4 Jun 2021
Chelaner kiliani at suppressed - 4 Jun 2021
Chelaner kiliani at suppressed - 4 Jun 2021
Chelaner kiliani at suppressed - 4 Jun 2021
Chelaner kiliani at suppressed - 4 Jun 2021
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Identification history

Chelaner kiliani 7 Jun 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 7 Jun 2021 TimL

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User's notes

Many of these ants were sighted on the underside of a Laetiporus portentosus fungus including a group dismembering their prey.

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JonLewis wrote:
   7 Jun 2021
Nice photos Tim, and great to see what they are eating. Cheers, Jon

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 4 Jun 2021 01:05 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Chelaner kiliani Scientific name
  • Kilian's ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 680.6m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Monomorium kiliani

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